For years, Floyd Mayweather has been telling the world that he is the smartest businessman in boxing. Now, with another former colleague publicly questioning his finances, Mayweather’s “Money” image is coming under renewed scrutiny.

The undefeated five-weight world champion is currently pursuing a $175 million lawsuit against former manager Jon Rechnitz, alleging misconduct related to jewelry deals, loans and the sale of a private jet.

But Rechnitz is now struggling.

In an interview with YouTuber Spencer Cornelia, Rechnitz rejected Mayweather’s allegations and stated that he had texts, photos, videos and documentation regarding Mayweather’s jewelry rentals and plane sales that told a completely different story.

Proof or posturing?

According to Rechnitz, there is evidence that Mayweather was aware of several deals currently at the center of the legal dispute.

“I don’t want to settle this issue through the media, nor do I want to publicly shame Floyd,” Rechnitz told Cornelia.

“It is unhappy that Floyd wasted his money. I have written him many letters regarding his spending habits, which are documented. I have had many conversations with him about slowing down his spending, but unfortunately it has caught up with him and now he is looking for others to blame.”

Rechnitz went further, arguing that Mayweather repeatedly attacked others when financial disputes arose.

“First he blamed Al Haymon, and now he blames me. He sued Showtime for $340 million, he sued Business Insider for $100 million, and now he’s suing me for $175 million. He’s unsustainable.”

These comments came just weeks after former Showtime Sports chief Stephen Espinoza publicly cast doubt on Mayweather’s separate $340 million claim against the broadcaster.

Questions about Mayweather’s money

Over the years, stories have come to lithe questioning Mayweather’s finances, even though the boxer earned hundreds of millions of dollars during one of the most lucrative careers in sports history.

The difference is that Mayweather has always considered himself an exception.

While fighters like Adrien Broner openly admitted to money-related mistakes, Mayweather built an entire brand around financial discipline, entrepreneurship and sharp investments.

If even one of his largest fighting portfolios had been placed in a high-interest account, the returns alone could have generated more than $200,000 a week without touching the original money.

Time will tell whether Rechnitz’s claims ultimately hold up in court. Mayweather strongly disputes his former manager’s version of events and is seeking significant compensation in the lawsuit.

But time is significant.

Questions continue to arise over Mayweather’s finances, while his proposed rematch with Manny Pacquiao remains in limbo, Mike Tyson’s exhibition continues to be postponed and his scheduled fight with Mike Zambidis looms later this month.

Where did the money go?

For a fighter who spent years convincing fans that no one was better with money than “Money” Mayweather, the conversation is increasingly focused on where the money went.

With Showtime’s $340 million lawsuit, a $175 million lawsuit against his former manager, Pacquiao’s delayed rematch, and modern financial allegations now circulating in the public eye, attention has shifted from Floyd’s next fight back to Floyd’s finances.

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Adrien Broner named the sport’s current standard-bearer as someone he considers better than the likes of Oleksandr Usyk, Naoya Inoue and Shakur Stevenson.

Most would argue that the top spot in the pound-for-pound rankings goes to either Usyk or Inoue, and both have become undisputed two-division champions.

Recently, Inoue closed that gap successfully defended the super bantamweight crown against Junto Nakataniwhom he passed unanimously last month in a sold-out Tokyo Dome.

Meanwhile, Usyk was also in action last month, only his performance against former kickboxer Rico Verhoeven did not quite live up to the expansive majority of expectations.

Quite controversially, however, former world champion Broner rejected both the Japanese sensation and the imperious Ukrainian as his top fighter.

Instead, he continues to consider Gervonta “Tank” Davis, who hasn’t fought since March 2025, as the most complete package in the sport today.

The The 31-year-old’s last appearance saw him defend his WBA lightweight title after a questionable draw with Lamont Roachwho was denied a clear 10-8 round after knocking down his man in the ninth frame.

Then last November, “Tank” was scheduled to face Jake Paul in an exhibition match, but was sidelined from the lucrative opportunity due to a series of domestic violence allegations.

The WBA then downgraded his status to “Champion in Recess”, yet Broner said so Fighting the noise that he still views Davis as the best pound-for-pound fighter.

“Tank [is the best fighter in the world]. Everything the boys want [other fighters] he got, he got. But damn him [Davis] I got [they don’t have]”

Perhaps Broner is referring to the American’s considerable knockout power, but either way, it seems a stretch to include Davis on any pound-for-pound list.

With a record of (27-0, 22 KO), Adrien Broner seemed to be on his way to becoming a heavyweight star. Unfortunately for Broner, what happened on the night of December 14, 2013 seemed to change the path of his boxing journey.

Adrien Broner, also known as AB, from Cincinnati, Ohio, made his professional boxing debut in May 2008, defeating Allante Davis in the first round. Broner won his next twenty fights.

Broner won his first world title in November 2011, defeating Vicente Rodriguez in the third round to capture the vacant WBO super featherweight belt. Unfortunately, before the second defense, he was stripped due to the fact that he had not gained weight.

AB began to boost weight and defeated Antonio Demarco via TKO in the 8th round. With the victory, Broner won the WBC lightweight title and became a two-weight world champion.
Nine months later, in June 2013, Adrien Broner tried to win the third division championship. The fight was close, but Broner managed to overtake Pauli Malignaggi and win the WBA welterweight title.

At the age of 23, Adrien Broner was well on his way to becoming a superstar. But six months after the Malignaggi fight, Broner entered the ring for the 28th time, and when he emerged, he was a different man.

While preparing for his fight with Marcos Maidana, Adrien Broner talked trash and did his usual comedic antics. Broner was extremely confident, entering the fight as a 5-to-1 betting favorite.

As soon as the bell sounded for the opening round, Maidana rocked Broner as he landed a substantial left hook. Maidana continued to pepper Broner with a barrage of punches throughout the first round.

At 2:40 of round 2, Maidana landed a substantial left hook that sent Broner to the canvas. Broner managed to get up, but Maidana continued his aggressive attack.

From rounds 3 to 7, Maidana dictated the pace of the fight. With 1:29 remaining in the eighth round, Maidana defeated Broner for the second time when he landed another powerful left hook.

For the remainder of the fight, Maidana continued to overwhelm Broner with his work rate. At the end of the 12-round world title contest, Marcos Maidana won by unanimous decision.

After Maidana’s championship fight, Broner was no longer the same fighter. The loss changed Broner’s fighting style as he became more indecisive. Broner began dropping weight and rebounded, winning three fights in a row.

Broner next faced Shawn Porter in a 144-pound catchweight bout. Once again, in an crucial fight, Broner was not on the scorecards.

Broner decided to drop down to 140 pounds, defeating Khabib Allakhverdiev to win the vacant WBA super lightweight title. AB won two additional fights and then lost another major fight against Mikey Garcia.

AB’s last fight with an elite fighter was in January 2019, when he was overtaken by Manny Pacquiao. Five years later, Broner made his final ring appearance, but it didn’t go well as Blair Cobbs defeated him by unanimous decision.

Adrien Broner (35-5-1, 24 KO) is a four-division world champion, but the fight with Marcos Maidana changed his career to such an extent that if that fight had never happened, AB might have been even more legendary.

Before the Maidana fight, AB was a talented pressure fighter who threw combinations. After the Maidana fight, Broner became a passive boxer who seemed cautious and reluctant to throw punches because he was worried about being countered.

Currently, Adrien Broner is finding success in the streaming world by teaming up with Misfits boxer Deen the Great. 36-year-old Adrien Broner’s boxing career is currently on ice, but there are rumors of a possible return to the ring to face Chris Eubank Jr.